How far is Womelsdorf, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Womelsdorf, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.52 mi
01h 10m
Flight
46.48 mi
74.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.48 mi
Kilometers
74.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.52 mi
Kilometers
94.18 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 PM EDT
Return by in Womelsdorf
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Womelsdorf
2026-04-19T12:22
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Womelsdorf
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lenhartsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Womelsdorf
29.2 mi
00h 35m
To Bethlehem
29.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Womelsdorf and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Womelsdorf and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Alley

    130 m · 37 sec · Linden Alley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East High Street

    1551 ft · 40 sec · East High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    6.5 mi · 11 min · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Four Point Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Four Point Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1340 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.1 mi · 41 min · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Womelsdorf and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
34.1 mi · 58%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 18%
North 3rd Street
6.49 mi · 11%
Four Point Road
3.08 mi · 5%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 3%
West Union Boulevard
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

34.1 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenhartsville
00h 35m from Womelsdorf
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Womelsdorf and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Womelsdorf to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lenhartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Womelsdorf and 29.3 miles from Bethlehem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Womelsdorf and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Lenhartsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lenhartsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lenhartsville.

BUS

White Haven, PA

58 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Downingtown

65 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

66 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

66 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Womelsdorf and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 46.48 mi (74.81 km).

Womelsdorf

#1 Womelsdorf

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,888
Coordinates40.3617600, -76.1841100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Linden Alley (-76.184083, 40.361753)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.82 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.14 gal · 15.64 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.95 $10.25 $20.51
Diesel $5.98 $12.38 $24.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Womelsdorf and Bethlehem. The current time is 12:22:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.